Nicole Southern ** Mulberry Drive
Manalapan, NJ *7726
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SUMMARY
I am an experienced professional looking to use my considerable skill set in a new role. My expertise is in mathematics and statistics as well as in leadership and training. I am highly efficient and organized with a strong attention to detail and am eager to use my problem-solving and analytical abilities in a new industry. EXPERIENCE
Middlesex County Academy for SMET - Edison, NJ - Principal Mathematics Instructor and Consultant April 2018 - PRESENT
● Taught Differential Equations, Calculus III, Advanced Placement BC Calculus and Advanced Placement Statistics to high-performing students at the number one ranked high school in New Jersey (US News and World Report)
● Developed and designed a new mathematics program to further advance course offerings
● Designed spreadsheets and templates for accumulating, formatting and organizing data
● Oversaw research projects involving comprehensive data collection and inferential statistics
● Used linear regression forecasting models as well as other mathematical models on a regular basis
● Created and conducted simulations in order to get an intuitive insight into statistical problems
● Led professional development seminars to mentor current and aspiring advanced placement level teachers
● Created and ran a Financial Literacy course for students to become proficient in personal finance
● Advised upperclassmen and was an integral part of the admissions process
● Ranked highly effective annually with exceptional advanced placement test results
● Worked with technology teams to build computer programs that solved multiple types of problems Saint Joseph High School - Metuchen, NJ - Director of Instructional Services and Mathematics Teacher September 2000 - April 2018
● Designed and implemented a compensation structure to suit business and employee needs
● Supervised 30+ employees as a mentor and administrator
● Created and managed highly successful enrichment programs for county students in various disciplines
● Enhanced marketing and efficiency of existing programs where profits were quadrupled in under one year
● Managed a $350,000+ budget for various programs and materials WESP Workshops, Test Prep Organization - Owner and Director September 2006 - April 2015
● Created a test preparation program for local students and employed top level educators
● Developed budgets, handled payroll, created schedules, ran marketing, and communicated with all participants
● Increased profits on an annual basis by continuously monitoring and making program improvements EDUCATION and CERTIFICATIONS
● Columbia University, New York, NY - MA in Mathematics Education (2007)
● New York University, New York, NY - BA in Mathematics (2000) Phi Beta Kappa Honor Distinction and Coursework at the Leonard N. Stern School of Business
● Georgian Court University - School Business Administrator Certificate (2022)